Surprisingly spacious pub tucked away at the far east of North Laine. Not dramatically characterful but lots of seating and nice people, so that’ll do me.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 125 Gloucester Road
Ephesus
Plain-looking Turkish from the outside, super cosy on the inside. Just good things to say; fig jam with halloumi is delicious it turns out. Went as is apparently known for lamb spare ribs, which were delicious and juicy, but you’d be just as well off having any shish as the meat is wonderfully done. And all at a very reasonable price!
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 80-82 Preston Street
Brighton Burger
Only had Deliveroo of this; imaginative menu, quality ingredients, but ultimately the burgers were a bit dry and chewy. So a nice meal, but not hurrying back.
Verdict: Ok
Location: 11a Market Street
Muse Cafe 2.0
Specialist in Italian toasties, which is a thing maybe? Anyway, it’s cramped but pleasant, and the owners are delightful, but it’s simply not worth the money. I enjoyed my ham and cheese toastie, but it wasn’t as good as one would expect from a specialist, and especially not as good as one would expect when being charged £6.20.
Verdict: Ok
Location: 37 Queens Road
Taco Bell
Brighton’s outpost of the famous US chain; a touch more upmarket in decor and ingredients, but still ultimately pretty cheap stuff. Just: not bad, but not something you’d seek out.
Verdict: Ok
Location: 95-99 Western Road
The French Horn
What a nice surprise this pub was. Cosy inside, with (at least when we went) a fairly raucous after work drinks crowd, the staff simply can’t be helpful enough. And the food was just AMAZING. We both had raclette burgers which rivalled specialists Coggings across the road (two for £12 on Thursdays!), huge plate of onion rings, and raclette garlic bread with huge amounts of garlic. Absolutely top food and seriously good value.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 82 Dyke Road
Bincho Yakitori
This place is always booked up, and it’s easy to see why – a cosy, warm space, mostly at the “bar”, serving up a wide range of yakitori, at worst good, at best – stunning. And doesn’t break the bank either!
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 63 Preston Street
Iris Food
Nice cosy caff right by the station; reasonably priced and good food!
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 3 Terminus Road
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Creams
Dessert only place; haven’t been in but got Deliveroo, and a very sad sundae for the almost £8 they want it was too.
Edit: Now I’ve been in. While not as warm and nice inside as Sprinkles, the ice cream and the cookie dough in particular were amazing!
Verdict: Don’t go (takeaway), Awesome (dine in)
Location: 86 Western Road
The Bok Shop
A cool, independent fried chicken place should be right up my street, with a “Bossman” burger with chicken, hash browns and BBQ sauce, fried chicken pieces etc. Should be, but the very best I can say is “ok”, if I’m being generous, and given the price, won’t be going again.
Verdict: Don’t go
Location: 3-4 East Street